{"product_id":"freelancing-for-dummies-9780764553691","title":"Freelancing for Dummies","description":"Are you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you? Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you're in good company. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearly one-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and that number is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you have what it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contract employee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own? Here's your chance to find out. \u003cp\u003eA total guide to starting and running a freelance business, \u003ci\u003eFreelancing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone thinking about striking out on their own, or who's already decided to make the move into self-employment. It's also an excellent resource for established freelancers looking for ways to jumpstart their businesses. Written by a top corporate communication consultant, it features hard-won tips from a slew of successful freelancers, including an accountant, a wr iter, a computer trainer, a graphic designer, a market researcher, an event planner, a medical trainer and others who share what they know about how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize your home office and budget your time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate the ideal working environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate jobs and projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLand new business and manage client relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your money and pay your taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties of self-employment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere's your chance to take the leap from employee to boss with minimal stress and minimal sweat. A survival guide to building a successful freelance career, \u003ci\u003eFreelancing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-assessments to gauge your skills and personality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical \"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sample forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWar stories from freelancers who've made it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you long for the freedom of being your own boss? Relax and let expert Susan Drake help you make the transition to becoming a fulltime freelancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10408528\"\u003eSusan M. Drake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.16h x 7.38w x 0.83d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764553691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0764553690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS080000\"\u003eHome-based Businesses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS012000\"\u003eCareers | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan M. Drake has been a successful freelance writer for fifteen years. She covers subjects ranging from working from home to operations management, marketing, and communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45884642787503,"sku":"9780764553691","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9255\/8767\/files\/img_77826ad8-0d9f-48ad-947d-1a87160aa1ed.jpg?v=1757958602","url":"https:\/\/www.correctionsbookstore.com\/es\/products\/freelancing-for-dummies-9780764553691","provider":"Corrections Bookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}